Extra Mile Sunday - September 25, 2016

Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:41 ". . . if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile (NRSV)." Imagine how many extra miles we can go when God calls us! Imagine how much we can do to proclaim God's love!

The Session has designated Sunday, September 25 to be Extra Mile Sunday. On that day, Cheryl Lafferty will preach a special message on the topic, and we will explore the theme through Scripture, hymns, and prayer. The congregation is encouraged to celebrate Extra Mile Sunday by choosing to do something extra in the life of our church.

Here are some suggestions for Extra Mile giving:

• Put an extra day, week, or month of pledge giving in the offering plate.
• Buy an extra food item for Food for Hope.
• Make an extra batch of cookies for Coffee Hour.
• Spend an extra hour in prayer.
• Bring extra coins for Turning Point.

Of course, there are many other extra things we can do to observe Extra Mile Sunday, and the Stewardship Committee looks forward to hearing your ideas.

How will YOU go the extra mile?

Holy Week Services

You are cordially invited to observe Holy Week with Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase.

Palm Sunday - March 20, 2016
9:00 am - Continental breakfast, songs, and crafts
10:30 am - Worship and distribution of palms

Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2016
7:30 pm - Tenebrae service, with communion

Good Friday - March 25, 2016
1:00 pm - Ecumenical service in our Sanctuary, Seven Last Words of Christ

Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016
9:00 am - Breakfast, songs, and Sunday School presentation
10:30 am - Worship service, with communion
11:45 am - Fellowship Hour, Easter Egg Hunt

All who seek Christ are welcome at our church. There's a place in our family for YOU!

Advent and Christmas at MPCFC

Be sure to join us for our annual Pageant and Choir Program this Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 10:30 am. Worship will be led by the children of the congregation and the choir. A congregational luncheon will be enjoyed afterward, including a visit from a special visitor!

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on December 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Join us for traditional Lessons & Carols, with the passing of the light at the end.

May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you all.

Worship to be held on Monday, September 28

Due to the expected crowds at the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27, along with the subsequent traffic and parking issues, our regular Sunday morning worship has been moved to Monday evening, September 28, at 7:00 pm.

Although this may be an unusual day and time for our congregation, we know that God's message is important to hear any day of the week!

Rally Day!

On Sunday, September 13, 2015, the Sunday School program for this year will begin with a Rally Day celebration! We will meet for songs, snacks, and lots of fun, beginning at 9:00 am in the Christian Education Building.

On that same day, we will also return to our regular worship time and place at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. We hope you will join us in prayer and praise, as all are welcome in our faith community.

Financial Peace Seminar

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace seminar will be offered at Memorial Presbyterian Church, on Monday evenings from Feb. 23 through April 20, 2015. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/53385/class/268724/atid/l_mi.

Advent at Memorial Presbyterian Church

Greetings from your friends at Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase. Advent is an exciting time of preparation, and we hope you can join us for worship soon:

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 am: Christmas Pageant and Choir Program, followed by a luncheon with a special visitor!

Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm: Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols

Blessings and peace this Advent season!